RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR SMITHSONIAN IMAGE FILES
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These Smithsonian image files cover topics ranging from air and
space to science, technology, history, and even current events.
These images are designed to give the user who cannot come to
Washington, the opportunity to see and learn about many of the
Smithsonian's most popular and important objects and exhibits.
They cover a broad spectrum of interests which we hope will
interest our electronic audience. Here we are able to present
photographs from many of our museums on the Mall in Washington,
plus other Smithsonian bureaus such as the National Zoo and the
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Starting with some of our best photographs, all scanning and
image preparation is done in our Electronic Imaging Laboratory.
In addition to the image, extensive captions are included, as
part of our mission for the "increase and diffusion of
knowledge." These captions are either within the image file
itself, (the 89a Comment Block in GIF files; or captions in the
JFIF.uu files read with the ImageBrowser HyperCard stack); or are
available as a separate accompanying ASCII file in the folder
PREVIEW-TEXT [filename.ASC].
We hope you enjoy these images and we invite your comments via E-mail to
PSDMX@SIVM.SI.EDU.
ACCESS TO AND USE OF SMITHSONIAN IMAGE FILES AND DATA IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Software, documentation, electronic image files, and other
materials ("Materials") may be covered by restrictions, and/or
copyright.
The Smithsonian Institution ("SI"), and its Office of Printing &
Photographic Services ("OPPS") image files are made available for
non-commercial, personal use. Copying or redistribution in any
manner for personal or corporate gain is not permitted.
SI specifically retains any rights, including possible copyright,
which it may have in data, files, and/or the images they contain.
Users may download these files for their own use, subject to any
additional terms or restrictions which may be provided with the
individual file or program.
In keeping with the spirit of the Internet it is the policy of
the SI and OPPS to permit casual, non-commercial redistribution
of this information; that is, redistribution of information where
no commercialism is involved. This means that an Internet user
may download a file and share it with others for no personal or
commercial gain.
Commercial publication or exploitation of Smithsonian files is
specifically prohibited.
All parties posting, obtaining and/or using these Materials
represent and warrant to the SI and OPPS that the submission,
installation, copying, distribution, and use of such Materials
will not violate any other party's proprietary rights.
Neither OPPS nor SI are responsible for any errors created in or
damage to the Materials as a result of their use. All Materials
maintained are provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind.
OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDED IN ANY
MATERIALS, AND FURTHER DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
Materials may not be used for any purpose requiring fail-safe
performance, or as to which defects in or failure of Materials
could cause death, personal injury, or property or environmental
damage ("High Risk Activities"). OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO HIGH RISK
ACTIVITIES. NEITHER OPPS NOR SI SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,
ARISING FROM THE SUBMISSION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
TRANSMISSION, COPYING, MODIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR ANY USE OF
ANY MATERIALS.
1. Q. May I put these on a file server in my school, company,
museum?
A. Yes, if there's no charge for the user. All the
accompanying text information (accompanying ASCII text caption
files [filename].ASC, this SMITHSONIAN.RULES.TXT file, etc.) must be
included, and must be presented completely and unchanged.
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2. Q. May I put these on my BBS? What if I charge a
subscription fee?
A. Contact the address below first. If approved, all the
accompanying text information (accompanying ASCII text caption
files [filename].ASC, this SMITHSONIAN.RULES.TXT file, etc.) must be
included, and must be presented completely and unchanged. If
there is a subscription fee for the BBS, such a fee must be only
for overall access, and not specifically for download or use of
these files.
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3. Q. May I mirror these files on my Internet site in Finland or
Australia because it is expensive for my users to log into
photo1.si.edu?
A. See 1 & 2 above.
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4. Q. May I put these on a CD-ROM, public domain or otherwise?
A. No.
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5. Q. May I print some of these out for my report?
A. Assuming this is a non-commercial academic work, yes.
This type of use is encouraged.
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6. Q. How do I obtain permission to use the files in a
publication, commercially, on a CD-ROM, BBS, etc.?
A. Anyone wishing to use any of these files or images for
commercial use or publication must first request and receive
prior permission by contacting:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Printing & Photographic Services
MAH CB-054
Washington, DC 20560
(PSDMX@SIVM.SI.EDU)
Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis. A
usage fee may be involved depending on the type and nature of the
proposed use.
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PROJECT CHAPMAN
The Smithsonian's Internet file server "photo1.si.edu" has been
made possible through a generous grant from the Apple Library of
Tomorrow Program, under Project Chapman (named for John Chapman,
a.k.a. "Johnny Appleseed").